Annapolis hosts live music, a boat show, a restaurant opening/slash charity event, cruises, and tons of green events. Life is good when the options are endless.
Annapolis Entertainment
And off we go again with another week in riveting entertainment! To kick things off, Ram’s Head treats Annapolis to part indie, part Americana music on Wednesday–Delta Rae. Daniel Champagne joins the group, which starts playing at 8 p.m. The concert costs $15. On Thursday, Tizer, a jazz group, performs at 8 pm. for $23.50. David Bromberg and Adam McBride-Smith bring folk/rock to the stage on Friday at 8 p.m. This show costs $46.50. The Young Dubliners fuse rock and Celtic sounds at 8:30 p.m. on Saturday for $22.50. Sunday, Ram’s Head welcomes Acoustic Strawbs and John Wesley Harding to the stage at 7:30 p.m. for folky pop. Tickets cost $35. Tickets and more information can be found at http://tickets.ramsheadonstage.com/.
Jamming with jazz music never stops at 49 West Coffeehouse. Unified Jazz Ensemble starts the entertainment with acoustic jazz at 8:30 p.m. The cover charge is $6. Wednesday, Starr’s Jazz Jam returns at 7 p.m. with various jazz musicians. This performance costs $10. Thursday, a local favorite, Rob Levit, performs at 8:30 p.m. for $6. Friday, Tom Mitchell & Friends serenade the audience with guitars and other stringed instruments. See them at 8 p.m. for $10. Saturday is the ideal date night thanks to intimate jazz by Stef Scaggarri and Tony Spencer at 8 p.m. This cover is $20. Sunday sees three incredible performances: Jonathan Stone at 10 a.m. with free soft melodies, The Swing Brothers at 2 p.m. with free jazz/rock music, and The Glenn Angus Quartet at 7 p.m. with Latin jazz. The final group costs $15 to see. To learn more about any of these performances, visit www.49westcoffeehouse.com.
This Saturday, Bonefish Grill officially opens and to celebrate, hosts a “Charity Night” that benefits Historic Annapolis Foundation. Live music will be set up, cocktails will be floating around, and seafood will be available for tasting. The tickets for this opening night/”Charity Night” are $35 per person, which includes food and two drinks. Eat, drink, and benefit all at once. Bonefish is located at Annapolis Towne Centre. The event is scheduled for 6-8:30 p.m. Call 410-267-7619 to procure tickets.
Celebrate Labor Day by relaxing on a Schooner Woodwind tour around the waters of Annapolis. The extended cruises are offered at 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 3 p.m., and 5:30 p.m. Head to http://www.schoonerwoodwind.com/public-sailing-cruises-annapolis-maryland/rates-and-schedule/ to learn about the pricing and more details. Don’t forget to check Watermark Cruises for timed cruises! Review your planner to see if there’s time for a 40 minute, 90 minute, or all day cruise. To view information on Watermark Cruises, follow this link: www.watermarkcruises.com/tours.htm.
Looking for something to do on Monday that doesn’t involve work? Watch the boat races from Susan Campbell Park as part of Chesapeake Bay Yacht Racing Association’s “Racing Week”! Tons of competitors come from across the nation to race with the best in Annapolis. At City Dock, there will be a tent party and regatta headquarters set up. The tent party offers food, bars, retail, live music, and raffles. To learn more about this annual event, head to http://www.cbyra.org/arw/.
Sandy Point Park combines seafood, a crab soup cook-off, music, exhibits, and vendors for the 45th Annual Maryland Seafood Festival. This Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., join the local fun and even learn about “Festival Greening.” General admission is $12, and kids under 12 are free. Purchase tickets and learn more about the event here: http://www.mdseafoodfestival.com/.
Annapolis History
This week on the Woodwind adventure, it’s all about Annapolis photography. These sailing educational tours on the water happen on Mondays, and depart from Annapolis Marriott at 5:30 p.m. Kids, adults, and seniors are all invited! Tickets cost $39 for adults, $25 for kids, and $37 for seniors. Tours last about two hours. Head to www.annapolis.org to sign up.
Annapolis Families
Chesapeake Children’s Museum brings back the ways a carnival used to be–hayrides, crafts, contest, etc.–this Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This carnival is geared toward families, especially grandparents and kids. There will also be games, food, and old fashioned family entertainment. There is an admission fee, but most activities are free. Call 410-990-1993 for directions to the Chesapeake Children’s Museum.
Annapolis Green
We all know it’s good to go green, but how often do we get the chance to actively participate in making the world a better place? This Saturday, September 8, South River Federation presents the greater Annapolis area with the chance to plant a meadow. This volunteer opportunity invites all ages to help convert a front lawn into a meadow, complete with trees, shrubs, and flowers. Lunch and drinks will be provided. This event takes place in Davidsonville from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. For directions concerning this event, or for information on any of the following events, visit http://www.annapolisgreen.com/calendar.html.
Jonas Green Park presents another volunteer opportunity this Saturday with clean-up of the park. Join plenty others who wish to keep this valuable park beautiful at 8:30 a.m. Be prepared to plant, weed, and pick up trash.
If you like green events mixed with a little water, head to the canoe excursion at Smithsonian Environmental Research Center in Edgewater this Saturday. Participants will canoe on a creek and river in search of wildlife. The excursion is scheduled from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Canoeing costs $14 for adults and $7 for kids.
This Saturday, from 9 to 10 a.m., the Chesapeake Ecology Center opens up its doors for tours of the facility. Tour participants will learn about the area’s native plants, rain gardens, and other ways to conserve. This tour is free.
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